BRHS Choral Presents a Tribute to Benjamin Britten

On Nov. 16, five New Jersey high school choral ensembles will come together to celebrate the English composer Benjamin Britten’s 100th birth-year by performing two of his works for choir and organ, Rejoice in the Lamb and Jubilate Deo. 

The concert, which will start at 7:30 p.m. in Princeton University Chapel, will feature University organist Eric Plutz, as well as guest conductor Ryan Brandau, conductor of Princeton Pro Musica and Monmouth Civic Chorus. 

High Schools from Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Jan Allen, conductor), Seneca (Robert DiLauro, conductor), and North Hunterdon-Voorhees (Michael Schmidt, conductor) are bringing their best singers to participate in this experience. 

The festival is being hosted and organized by John Wilson and the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Choral program. 

In addition to the two pieces listed above, each high school choir will perform a brief set of music on their own. There is a $10 suggested donation that will be taken at the door.